The Whareora & Glenbervie Branch Line
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Gavin Sowry
Garden Railroader and Raconteur
Re: A Train with No Name
??? Sorry, but guard rails ain't gunna stop your rolling stock from taking high diving lessons.
Seriously, I've had wagons blow off the track, and mine is all at ground level, and reasonably sheltered. Something to think about.
One neat trick I've seen for raised track like yours, is to grow a hedge under the track, and eventually it grows to rail level, and can be kept at that height by trimming.... but, that, of course, takes time (to grow).
Beddhist said:
??? Sorry, but guard rails ain't gunna stop your rolling stock from taking high diving lessons.
Seriously, I've had wagons blow off the track, and mine is all at ground level, and reasonably sheltered. Something to think about.
One neat trick I've seen for raised track like yours, is to grow a hedge under the track, and eventually it grows to rail level, and can be kept at that height by trimming.... but, that, of course, takes time (to grow).
trammayo
Interested in vintage commercial vehicle, trams, t
I made a guard for a return loop - cut from uPVC fascia board so I could get the curves easily - one side has four foot drop into the stream.
I just made some spacers (plastic tube) and put some long wood screws in. Hopefully it will act as a wheel trap and a safety net!
I just made some spacers (plastic tube) and put some long wood screws in. Hopefully it will act as a wheel trap and a safety net!
Gavin Sowry
Garden Railroader and Raconteur
Re: A Train with No Name
... and also how worn LGB skates can pick a poorly aligned joint, and take a high dive into the ground below. Cost me a new funnel to find that out! (on a layout I visited)
KandNWLR said:
... and also how worn LGB skates can pick a poorly aligned joint, and take a high dive into the ground below. Cost me a new funnel to find that out! (on a layout I visited)
Gavin Sowry
Garden Railroader and Raconteur
Re: A Train with No Name
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So did I after that episode,then found I could haul 60% more on my level track.
Beddhist said:
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So did I after that episode,then found I could haul 60% more on my level track. 
Beddhist
Motorcycle travel, trains
Speaking of level track: that loop is level. It`s the ground that isn`t.
This is how far construction will go for now:
I don`t think I have enough rail to actually lay track on all I have built so far. There are 2 more posts to go in, then I will attack the removable bridge. After that it`s track laying time.
I expect construction will be harder going up that bank. I will need to relocate some plants and figure out how to measure and build the grade. I was going to just follow the line of that existing timber, but I wonder now whether this is not too steep.
Regards,
Peter.
This is how far construction will go for now:
I don`t think I have enough rail to actually lay track on all I have built so far. There are 2 more posts to go in, then I will attack the removable bridge. After that it`s track laying time.
I expect construction will be harder going up that bank. I will need to relocate some plants and figure out how to measure and build the grade. I was going to just follow the line of that existing timber, but I wonder now whether this is not too steep.
Regards,
Peter.
garrymartin
My Family,Railways, Beer and the Seaside
Re: A Train with No Name
I would say that at least 95% of the derailments on my line come from wind/breeze blown debris that either lands on the line whilst I am running or I missed on my pre run track inspection.Gavin Sowry said:
Beddhist
Motorcycle travel, trains
Today a milestone was reached. The first part of track bed construction was completed when the removable bridge was installed:
Detail of the removable section:
The track laying train reaches the bridge:
As the line`s only locomotive is still in the workshop the workers had to push the wagons themselves. ???
Cheers,
Peter.
Detail of the removable section:
The track laying train reaches the bridge:
As the line`s only locomotive is still in the workshop the workers had to push the wagons themselves. ???
Cheers,
Peter.
Madman
Registered
Re: A Train with No Name
"workers had to push the wagons themselves"............Slave driver!! Those workers need to check with their shop steward about work rules
You certainly have an interesting piece of land. Your layout is going to be larger than I had originally pictured. Thanks for keeping us all in the loop while you make continued progress.
Beddhist said:
"workers had to push the wagons themselves"............Slave driver!! Those workers need to check with their shop steward about work rules
You certainly have an interesting piece of land. Your layout is going to be larger than I had originally pictured. Thanks for keeping us all in the loop while you make continued progress.
Beddhist
Motorcycle travel, trains
Re: A Train with No Name
Sorry, no steward here. When the Brits had Maggie our govt. took a leaf out of her book and emaciated the unions. But the crack of a whip could be heard occasionally.
I agree with you about the land. I just heard a strange noise outside and went to have a look and listen. It was only a neighbour's cattle beast, but through the trees I can see the saw mill in the distance and in the still dawn I can hear the operating noises. It actually looks like it's on fire, but I guess that is the reflection of the orange lights against the steam. Other people have to build models of saw mills, I just have to extend my track a few km. ???
Now staff and citizens wonder what the Train with No Name will be called. Management can't seem to make up their mind. The boss hasn't been seen for a while. He's rumoured to be working in his garden - laying tracks!
It will probably be called something after the location, like the Glenbervie tramway or the Glenbervie and Whareora Rwy. Hmmm, GWR sounds good. The company could probably get some cheap 2nd hand rolling stock from England that won't need re-lettering! (Always trying to pinch a penny.)
Peter.
Sorry, no steward here. When the Brits had Maggie our govt. took a leaf out of her book and emaciated the unions. But the crack of a whip could be heard occasionally.
I agree with you about the land. I just heard a strange noise outside and went to have a look and listen. It was only a neighbour's cattle beast, but through the trees I can see the saw mill in the distance and in the still dawn I can hear the operating noises. It actually looks like it's on fire, but I guess that is the reflection of the orange lights against the steam. Other people have to build models of saw mills, I just have to extend my track a few km. ???
Now staff and citizens wonder what the Train with No Name will be called. Management can't seem to make up their mind. The boss hasn't been seen for a while. He's rumoured to be working in his garden - laying tracks!
It will probably be called something after the location, like the Glenbervie tramway or the Glenbervie and Whareora Rwy. Hmmm, GWR sounds good. The company could probably get some cheap 2nd hand rolling stock from England that won't need re-lettering! (Always trying to pinch a penny.)Peter.
Madman
Registered
Re: A Train with No Name
Maggie and her friend, our own Ronnie R. did do a number on the unions, didn't they? Don't get me started on those union busters, I might burst a blood vessel.
It took years for me to come up with a name for our railway. I finally settled on the Wicked Short Line Railway. The Witchy Woman of Pinetown Road was the inspiration. If I turn into a toad, it will be through every fault of my own ???
Maggie and her friend, our own Ronnie R. did do a number on the unions, didn't they? Don't get me started on those union busters, I might burst a blood vessel.
It took years for me to come up with a name for our railway. I finally settled on the Wicked Short Line Railway. The Witchy Woman of Pinetown Road was the inspiration. If I turn into a toad, it will be through every fault of my own ???
gregh
electronics, computers and scratchbuilding
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Well, any derailment around here will be spectacular. I had better take another look at the Sandstone & Termite for ideas about guard rails.
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I never did get around to posting my final guard rail pics on my trestle renewal topic, so here`s as good a place as any.
On the inside of the curve I put a walkway of 38mm wide timber, then used steel nails and 2 levels of fishing line. The top line is 25mm above rail.
On the outside of the curve, no walkway (I`m lazy) and 1 fishing line 20mm above rail. You don`t notice it at all.
No derailments yet to test it.
Congrats on your progress so far. It`s looking great.
Well, any derailment around here will be spectacular. I had better take another look at the Sandstone & Termite for ideas about guard rails.
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I never did get around to posting my final guard rail pics on my trestle renewal topic, so here`s as good a place as any.
On the inside of the curve I put a walkway of 38mm wide timber, then used steel nails and 2 levels of fishing line. The top line is 25mm above rail.
On the outside of the curve, no walkway (I`m lazy) and 1 fishing line 20mm above rail. You don`t notice it at all.
No derailments yet to test it.
Congrats on your progress so far. It`s looking great.
Beddhist
Motorcycle travel, trains
Re: A Train with No Name
Greg,
Thank you very much for these tips. One question: how do you attach the nails to the alu?
This morning I laid track across the bridge, but ran out of joiners. On one side of the bridge the connection is really good, but on the other everything is a bit out of vertical alignment. This will need a bit more work. Overall I'm pleased with it; it's a snug fit, which is good. We will just have to see what happens next summer when the alu rail expands.
Yep, I had the wind on my back with this endless summer. It's only 1 month to winter, but they are forecasting another fine weekend with 20C.
Cheers,
Peter.
Greg,
Thank you very much for these tips. One question: how do you attach the nails to the alu?
This morning I laid track across the bridge, but ran out of joiners. On one side of the bridge the connection is really good, but on the other everything is a bit out of vertical alignment. This will need a bit more work. Overall I'm pleased with it; it's a snug fit, which is good. We will just have to see what happens next summer when the alu rail expands.
Yep, I had the wind on my back with this endless summer. It's only 1 month to winter, but they are forecasting another fine weekend with 20C.
Cheers,
Peter.